iGoogle Will Be Discontinued
According to Google’s Official blog, iGoogle, the popular custom gadget-driven platform, enabling fans to get the latest in weather, news, mail and more is discontinuing in November, 2013. The official explanation from Google clearly indicates that iGoogle has run its course. “With modern apps that run on platforms like Chrome and Android, the need for iGoogle has eroded over time.”
Established in 2005, iGoogle quickly became the dashboard of choice for users, while competing with comparable platforms such as My Yahoo, Netvibes and other custom start pages.
What’s next?
In keeping with their mission to consolidate all services, Google+ will likely be replacement, despite the fact that it does not have all of the core features of iGoogle. Google might also tailor Google+ to emulate the dashboard-like look and feel of iGoogle. Google also mentioned that “users will have 16 months to adjust or export their data.” With that in mind, it should give users ample time to find another solution. Feel free to share your thoughts on this latest move.
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